Government Types

10 systems of government · 250 countries classified

Presidential RepublicA presidential republic is a system of government where the president serves as both head of state and head of government, deriving a mandate directly from the people through elections.86 countries

Constitutional MonarchyA constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch acts as the head of state within the parameters of a written or unwritten constitution.37 countries

Parliamentary RepublicA parliamentary republic is a form of government where the head of state is typically a president with largely ceremonial duties, while the head of government is a prime minister who derives legitimacy from and is accountable to the parliament.74 countries

Federal RepublicA federal republic is a form of government combining republican principles with a federal structure in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between a central governing authority and constituent political units such as states or provinces.2 countries

TheocracyA theocracy is a form of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold supreme authority, and public policy is primarily guided by religious law and doctrine.2 countries

Absolute MonarchyAn absolute monarchy is a form of government in which a single ruler — the monarch — holds supreme autocratic authority, not limited by written law, legislature, constitution, or custom.6 countries

One-Party StateA one-party state, also known as a single-party system, is a form of government where a single political party has the legal or de facto right to form the government, and all other parties are either banned, severely restricted, or exist only as subordinate allies of the ruling party..2 countries

Military JuntaA military junta is a government led by a committee of military leaders who have typically seized power through a coup d'état.0 countries

Constitutional RepublicA constitutional republic is a form of government in which representatives are elected by the people to govern in accordance with a written constitution that protects fundamental rights and limits the powers of government.9 countries

Semi-Presidential RepublicA semi-presidential republic is a system of government in which both a president and a prime minister share executive authority.1 country